Core CPD Framework
- Development & Infrastructure Planning
- Business Planning & Management
- 7 CPD hours
Training goals
Develop your understanding of the economic context of planning decisions and, how developers determine the viability of projects, so you will be able to make informed planning assessments.
Training outcomes
- By the end of this masterclass, you will be able to better understand what assumptions are being made during a viability appraisal, what inputs and outputs are necessary
- How development projects are funded and the cost impact of development finance
- How GDV (Gross Development Value) is determined, how to test assumptions and ensure internal consistency within an appraisal
- You will gain insight to the development cost profiles and how cost risks are managed
- You will develop your confidence for conversations with colleagues, clients, and applicants when the issue of development viability arises
CPD Masterclass structure and delivery
This masterclass is delivered in two parts. You will start with the Self-guided Learning which consists of Trainer’s video presentations and exercises on the RTPI Learn platform. This flexible learning prepares you for the Online Workshop with your Trainer to address your questions, and for the small group activities and discussion with your peers. The Self-guided Learning section will take approximately 4 hours to complete. The Joining Instructions and your Enrolment Key will be sent on the day the Self-guided Learning part of the masterclass is scheduled to open.
- 28 August 2025 - Self-guided Learning opens for you from this date
- 8 October 2025 - Online Workshop (14:00 to 16:30)
Masterclass is delivered by Trainer expert in the field.
Masterclass booking guidance
- RTPI Members have to log into their RTPI account to make the booking
- Booking for non-members can be done as a group booking by their administrators
- If your organisation is not registered on the RTPI system, it will need to be done by contacting the finance team: [email protected]
- Invoice bookings are available, if the organisation is the fee payer
- Please check our Booking FAQs for more information
- All our online masterclasses are recorded by default
- If you need further assistance with your booking, email [email protected] or contact us on 020 7929 8400
